openSUSE’s Agama Installer 19 Released with Major Architectural Overhaul
openSUSE's new Agama Linux installer v19 arrives with a redesigned core architecture, new API foundation, improved web UI, and more.
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Opera GX Gaming Browser Launches on Linux With Full Feature Set
Opera GX gaming browser is now available on Linux with GX Control, built-in VPN, ad blocking, and Twitch and Discord integrations.
Vivaldi Browser 7.9 Introduces UI Auto-Hide for Full-Screen Browsing
Vivaldi 7.9 is out now with auto hiding interface elements, a new Follower Tab system, and updates to improve browsing flow.
PipeWire 1.4.11 Released as Bug Fix Update for Older Stable Series
PipeWire 1.4.11 multimedia framework arrives as a maintenance update for the older 1.4 branch, fixing crashes, memory issues, and improving JACK compatibility.
GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New
GNOME 50 Tokyo introduces parental controls with screen time limits, as well as significant performance and usability enhancements.
Java 26 Released With HTTP 3 Support and Performance Gains
Java 26 is now available, featuring HTTP/3 support, enhanced G1 garbage collector performance, faster JVM startup, and new APIs.
Samba 4.24 Brings Entra ID Password Reset Support and Kerberos Hardening
Samba 4.24 enhances Kerberos security, sets AES encryption as the default, and adds new KDC controls to strengthen Active Directory protection.
Systemd 260 Drops SysV Init Support in Major Cleanup Update
Systemd 260 drops SysV scripts, raises kernel and dependency requirements, and brings key internal changes across the stack.
Free VPN and Split View Are Coming to Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla is adding a free VPN and Split View to Firefox, giving users more privacy and a better way to browse side by side.
Blender 5.1 Launches With Big Speed Improvements Across Animation, Rendering, and UI
Blender 5.1 is out now with faster action and shapekey evaluation, better GPU rendering, new compositor and geometry nodes, and Linux-specific updates.